Spectrum Series IV Nubus Video - How to test for Acceleration

[Opardalis]

So, I have a Spectrum Series IV (ROM v3) nubus card in my Mac IIfx, system 7.5.

I downloaded the SuperPower/SuperVideo software, and installed the extension and control panel.

The extension during boot-up shows a red X on it, but the control panel works, and I am able to use the mouse/on-screen commands (like changing bit depth).

This card has Quickdraw acceleration, but how do I know its working? Also, why is the extension loading a red X on it?

Thanks

John

 

[slomacuser]

I do not think this card needs extension. I recently bought the same card and it came with original floppy disk containing just control panel. In Control panel you can turn OFF or ON the acceleration.

 

[ArmorAlley]

The extension is SuperPower, which is only used on Powermacs, hence the X. I recommend the SuperVideo control panel v2.49. It allows you to set the screen size.

The control panel will tell you if QuickDraw acceleration is enabled.

 

[Opardalis]

So I removed the extension since it wasnt doing anything.

I have the SuperVideo control panel installed (v3 I think), but in the control panel there are only two options for on-screen commands, nothing relating to acceleration.

However... If I go into the Monitors Control Panel, and click Options, thats open a special "SuperVideo" branded window that has many options, one is acceleration (On, CAPS Lock, Off).

I tried running the video benchmark (Apple Personal Diagnostics) with acceleration on and off, and on gave much higher results, so it appears to be working. I'll try to post of picture of the control panel windows tomorrow.

-John

 

[ArmorAlley]

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